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10 Essential Tree Care Tips Every Homeowner Needs in 2026

January 12, 2026 1 Comment

If you’re hunting for the best tree care tips to keep your backyard from becoming a disaster zone, you’ve come to the right place. I’ve spent 15 years in the saddle, and I’ve seen enough “weekend warrior” accidents to know that most people treat their trees like static lawn furniture. The truth is, trees are

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Tree Care Tips: The Danger of DIY Tree Cutting 2026

January 11, 2026 1 Comment

If you are looking for the most critical tree care tips to protect your property, here is the cold, hard truth: most homeowners wait until a crisis to think about their canopy. I get it. You see a dead limb hanging over your driveway or a Pine that’s leaning a little too close to the

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5 Best SRT Climbing Devices 2026: Expert Arborist Guide

January 11, 2026 1 Comment

I’ve spent 15 years hanging from ropes, and I’ve seen the industry change from old-school hip-thrusting to the high-tech precision we have in 2026. If you’re still arguing about whether SRT (Stationary Rope Technique) or DdRT (Doubled Rope Technique) is better, you’re missing the point. It’s about having the right tool for the specific canopy

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Mastering 5:1 Mechanical Advantage: A Technical Guide to Heavy Timber Rigging (2026)

January 11, 2026 2 Comments

I’ve spent 15 years in a saddle, and if there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that gravity doesn’t negotiate. In 2026, we aren’t just “cutting trees”; we are managing massive dynamic loads in tight residential spaces. If you’re still relying on brute force instead of mechanical advantage in tree rigging, you’re an accident waiting to

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The 2026 Hazard Guide: Master Technical Tree Removal in Brittle Wood

January 6, 2026 1 Comment

I’ve spent 15 years in a saddle, and I’m telling you straight—the timber we’re climbing in 2026 isn’t the same wood I started on. We’re dealing with “zombie trees” that look green from the outside but are structurally compromised by years of erratic weather patterns and internal stress. On Alex Tree Climber, I focus on

professional arborist using modern tree climbing gear in 2026

Top 5 Tools Every Real Arborist Needs

January 6, 2026 1 Comment

I’ve spent the last 15 years in a saddle, and I’ve seen enough “innovations” to know what’s a gimmick and what actually keeps you alive. On Alex Tree Climber, I don’t talk about the shiny stuff that looks good on a shelf. I talk about the tools that survive the daily abuse of pitch, grit,

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Tree Rigging Physics: Mastering Mechanical Advantage in the Canopy

January 5, 2026 No Comments

Tree Rigging Physics is the invisible force that either makes you look like a hero or turns your gear into shrapnel. When you’re dismantling a 10-ton oak over a glass roof, you don’t guess. You calculate. In my 15 years of experience, I’ve seen that most accidents happen because a climber trusted a “strong” rope

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Fatal Climbing Mistakes: Why Your Gear Might Kill You

January 5, 2026 1 Comment

Listen, I’ve spent 15 years hanging from a saddle, and I’ve seen how Fatal Climbing Mistakes often start with shiny new gear and old-fashioned complacency. I’ve seen the industry change from old-school hemp ropes to high-tech SRT kits, but here’s the gritty truth… I’m not here to give you a textbook lecture. I’m here to

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Chainsaw Tension: 7 Critical Reasons It Can Save Your Life on the Job

January 5, 2026 1 Comment

In the world of arboriculture, we talk a lot about the big stuff: high-angle rigging, technical felling, and the latest SRT gadgets. But if you want to know what separates the seasoned pros from the guys who are just “getting by,” look at their saw. Specifically, look at their Chainsaw Tension. After 15 years hanging

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Tree Work Safety: 7 Rules You Can’t Afford to Break

January 2, 2026 No Comments

Tree work isn’t a hobby. It’s not “landscaping.” It’s high-stakes physics performed fifty feet in the air with a spinning chain of razor-sharp teeth inches from your jugular. If you treat this job like a walk in the park, the park is eventually going to bury you. Every year, good men and women don’t come

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